ClimateForecastJanuaryFebruary >>

Balloch weather in January (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Balloch for January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

January in Balloch generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Balloch in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 22 days.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 37 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Balloch. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Balloch climate page with graphs.

 

Balloch, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 165 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 37 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 15% *  
* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (17 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Balloch.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.